Each year, the College of Visual and Performing Arts carefully selects world-class professional individuals or companies to perform for the campus and surrounding communities. These artistic and creative events are not to be missed.

2014-15 University Performance Series

Direct from Beijing, the National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China performing “Cirque Peking”

One of the most acclaimed acrobatic troupes in China will be coming to RU to present a truly unique evening of entertainment this October. Since 1951, this elite company of international award winning artists has transformed the ancient art form of acrobatics into a contemporary concert of strength and agility. They astound and delight with an adrenaline-infused grace and beauty.

Tickets go on sale three weeks prior to the event online or at the Hurlburt Hall Information Desk (540) 831-5420.

Tango Buenos Aires: “Song of Eva Perón”

Direct from Buenos Aires, Argentina

Passionate and sensual, Tango Buenos Aires tells the provocative story of Eva Perón through music, song and movement. This spellbinding performance chronicles the life of the most famous woman in Argentina’s history. The renowned company of dancers, singers, and instrumentalists, known for their authentic interpretation of tango, take us with them through the slums of Buenos Aires to the splendor of presidential palace, where Perón served as First Lady of Argentina.